Experience & Areas of Focus
Education
MBA - University of Missouri - Kansas City | Henry W. Bloch School of Management
Bachelors of Science | Missouri State University
Certifications
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) | Institute For Supply Management
Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD) | Institute For Supply Management
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt | Johnson County Community College
CCMA - Contracts & Commercial Management - WorldCC (Formerly IACCM)
Certified Regulatory Vendor Program Manager (CRVPM) - Compliance Education Institute
Skills
Vendor Management Leadership
Strategic Sourcing - Sourcing Strategy Creation
Procurement business plans and team management
Lean Six Sigma - Continuous Improvement Projects
Communication and development of team performance goals and plans
Leadership of contract management, vendor management and procurement teams
Data Analytics
Budget Management
Executive Leadership
Project Management
Agile contracting and procurement / sourcing
Summary
Over a decade worth of sourcing experience
10+ years of Vendor Management experience at large companies from telecommunications to financial institutions
Several years of management and leadership experience
Vast experience in sourcing from multiple industries - from telecommunications, banking, financial institutions, healthcare, properties and more.
Focus on indirect spend and bottom line savings